Firearms; modifying scope of lawful carry. Effective date.

SB 1685 modifies Oklahoma's firearm carry law to clarify and expand where concealed or unconcealed weapons may be carried. It permits concealed carry without permission in municipal zoos and parks (open carry requires permission), allows school parking lots for firearms when locked in a vehicle, and enables private schools to adopt policies permitting weapons on property (with liability protection for the school). The bill also permits school districts to authorize designated personnel with specific licenses to carry on school grounds and clarifies that vehicle parking areas for government, public, and gambling properties are permitted for carry. Violations of certain prohibitions (like school or courthouse rules) carry a maximum $250 penalty.